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Liwa International School Al Mushrif

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 27,900 - 34,795
Ages 4 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum

Um Salamah St, Al Mushrif, W24 01, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Essentials

Liwa International School Al Mushrif has instruction in English.

Location

Liwa International School – Al Mushrif is located in downtown Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits in the Mushrif Mall area in central Abu Dhabi. The address is Next to Mall Management Office, Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi, UAE and the site situates within the Mushrif district well known to central Abu Dhabi residents.

Stages

KG1 – Grade 12

Type

Co-educational; Liwa International School – Al Mushrif operates as a day international school (no boarding facilities are indicated).

Pupil Nationality Mix

The school hosts a diverse international student body with many cultures and nationalities; this diversity is highlighted by parent and student testimonials about a multicultural community.

Additional learning support

The school maintains an Inclusion framework with a Head of Inclusion and an Inclusion team; policies cover safeguarding and special educational needs in line with ADEK requirements.

Country affiliation

United Arab Emirates; the school follows an American curriculum and emphasises Emirati values and national identity.

Religious affiliation

There is no formal religious affiliation; Quran recitation is offered as part of a Quran program for Muslim students.

School day structure

Kindergarten activities run 1:20pm–2:00pm. Whole-school activities run 2:45pm–3:30pm.

Bus service

LISM provides supervised transportation in air-conditioned buses within Abu Dhabi Island; one-way and two-way options are available; transport fees are AED 3,760.

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Fees

Annual tuition at Liwa International School Al Mushrif ranges from AED 27,900 to AED 34,795 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- A registration fee equal to 5% of the annual tuition is charged to secure a place. Shown registration fee amounts by year group: KG1 AED 1,350; KG2 AED 1,350; Grade 1 AED 1,405; Grade 2 AED 1,405; Grade 3 AED 1,465; Grade 4 AED 1,465; Grade 5 AED 1,465; Grade 6 AED 1,520; Grade 7 AED 1,520; Grade 8 AED 1,575; Grade 9 AED 1,575; Grade 10 AED 1,620; Grade 11 AED 1,620; Grade 12 AED 1,620.

Tuition, books, uniform and per-term amounts (full detail by year group)
- KG1
- Tuition (annual): AED 27,030.
- Books: AED 1,560. Total fees (tuition + books): AED 28,590. Uniform: AED 595. Registration fee (5% of tuition): AED 1,350. Term/instalment schedule (amounts): 1st (August) AED 10,480; 2nd (December) AED 8,920; 3rd (February) AED 7,840.
- KG2
- Tuition (annual): AED 27,030. Books: AED 1,560. Total: AED 28,590. Uniform: AED 595. Registration fee: AED 1,350. Instalments: Aug AED 10,480; Dec AED 8,920; Feb AED 7,840.
- Grade 1
- Tuition: AED 28,120. Books: AED 2,355. Total: AED 30,475. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,405. Instalments: Aug AED 11,635; Dec AED 9,280; Feb AED 8,155.
- Grade 2
- Tuition: AED 28,120. Books: AED 2,460. Total: AED 30,580. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,405. Instalments: Aug AED 11,740; Dec AED 9,280; Feb AED 8,155.
- Grade 3
- Tuition: AED 29,290. Books: AED 2,565. Total: AED 31,855. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,465. Instalments: Aug AED 12,230; Dec AED 9,665; Feb AED 8,495.
- Grade 4
- Tuition: AED 29,290. Books: AED 2,630. Total: AED 31,920. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,465. Instalments: Aug AED 12,295; Dec AED 9,665; Feb AED 8,495.
- Grade 5
- Tuition: AED 29,290. Books: AED 2,700. Total: AED 31,990. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,465. Instalments: Aug AED 12,365; Dec AED 9,665; Feb AED 8,495.
- Grade 6
- Tuition: AED 30,370. Books: AED 2,770. Total: AED 33,140. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,520. Instalments: Aug AED 12,790; Dec AED 10,020; Feb AED 8,810.
- Grade 7
- Tuition: AED 30,370. Books: AED 2,840. Total: AED 33,210. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,520. Instalments: Aug AED 12,860; Dec AED 10,020; Feb AED 8,810.
- Grade 8
- Tuition: AED 31,460. Books: AED 2,840. Total: AED 34,300. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,575. Instalments: Aug AED 13,220; Dec AED 10,380; Feb AED 9,125.
- Grade 9
- Tuition: AED 31,460. Books: AED 2,840. Total: AED 34,300. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,575. Instalments: Aug AED 13,220; Dec AED 10,380; Feb AED 9,125.
- Grade 10
- Tuition: AED 32,440. Books: AED 3,185. Total: AED 35,625. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,620. Instalments: Aug AED 13,890; Dec AED 10,705; Feb AED 9,410.
- Grade 11
- Tuition: AED 32,440. Books: AED 3,185. Total: AED 35,625. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,620. Instalments: Aug AED 13,890; Dec AED 10,705; Feb AED 9,410.
- Grade 12
- Tuition: AED 32,440. Books: AED 3,185. Total: AED 35,625. Uniform: AED 655. Registration fee: AED 1,620. Instalments: Aug AED 13,890; Dec AED 10,705; Feb AED 9,410.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is presented with a three-instalment billing schedule: 1st instalment due in August, 2nd instalment due in December, 3rd instalment due in February. Instalment amounts are shown above for each year group. The registration fee (5% of tuition) is payable to secure a place.

Transportation (additional cost)
- Transportation within Abu Dhabi is charged separately at AED 4,324. This amount is shown as an additional fee for bus service.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; Liwa International School – Al Mushrif operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees.

Other costs or fees
- Uniform: amounts are listed above per year group (for most groups Uniform: AED 595–655 as shown).
- Books: annual book charges are listed per year group above and are included in the Total Fees column.
- Any additional co-curricular, exam, or external-candidate fees (if charged) are not detailed in the published fee table and may be billed separately. The school maintains a Fee Collection Policy that governs other chargeable items.

Refund information
- The school publishes a formal Fee Collection Policy that governs fee collection, refunds, and related terms; that policy sets the rules for refunds and fee adjustments. Specific refund conditions and any pro‑rata calculations or non-refundable items are covered by that policy.

Fee payment options
- The publicly listed fee information does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque). For payment arrangements and accepted payment channels, contact the school accounts or admissions office at the school phone numbers or email below.

School contact for fees and accounts
- Phone: (+971) 568138824 or (+971) 2 444 1301. Email: info@lism.ae. Use these contacts for payment queries, accounts, refund clarification, and to confirm current instalment deadlines or available payment methods.

Note: All monetary amounts are shown in AED and reflect the published fee schedule for the school's current public fee listing. The school's Fee Collection Policy is published by the school and governs detailed refund and fee-collection procedures.
Academics

Liwa International School Al Mushrif teaches American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum

The Liwa International School – Al Mushrif follows the American Common Core curriculum, closely aligned with NGSS, and its progression is guided by California State Standards alongside UAE National Agenda requirements. The instruction is conducted in English, with Quran recitation and Tajweed support offered weekly for Muslim students as part of spiritual and moral development. The school serves KG1 through Grade 12; KG1 admission requires four-year-olds by August 31, and entry involves interviews and entrance exams in Math and English for Grades 2–5 and 6–12, with an additional Science entrance exam for High School. In High School, AP courses are available (AP English Language, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C Mechanics, and AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism), and graduates receive the Liwa International School Diploma recognized by universities worldwide. ADEK inspection for 2025–2026 rated the school as Band A with a 'good' overall rating, and the Core Competency Award recognizes student growth from KG to Grade 12 across Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.

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Admissions

Admissions

The Liwa International School – Al Mushrif offers KG through Grade 12. KG1 requires students to be four years old on or before August 31, and KG2 to be five by the same date. In 2023–24 the school admitted Kindergarten, Elementary (1–5), Middle School (6–8), and High School (9–11); in 2024–25 High School extended to Grade 12. The curriculum is delivered in English. Enrolment requires an interview and entering examinations in Math and English for certain grades. Tuition is published by grade level, with total fees shown for each class. These admissions details confirm the school's Grade structure and language of instruction.

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